TAXI DRIVER CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT AFTER ALLEGED INCIDENT WITH TEEN IN CAR

A GLASGOW taxi driver has been charged with the alleged sexual assault of a teen in his cab in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The woman, 18, was on her way home from a night out in the city centre on Saturday night when it is claimed she got in the car at about 12.30am.

A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the alleged incident between Sauchiehall Street and Coatbridge. He is due to appear in court later today.

A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said: “At around 12.55am on Sunday 21 October 2018, police received a report of concerns for a woman within a taxi travelling from Glasgow City Centre to Coatbridge.

“Following enquiries a 28-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident. He is due before Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday 22 October 2018 and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”